jvmacross 1,594 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Nice, jvmacross. That's the Toynami VF-1D, correct? Correct Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slave IV 802 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Since people are posting pics of their HMRs on stands, might as well show off my own Valkyrie Xmas tree... Noice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atheonyirh 22 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Since people are posting pics of their HMRs on stands, might as well show off my own Valkyrie Xmas tree... Oh Valkmas tree oh Valkmas tree~ That does look surprisingly good for how tightly together everything is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tking22 153 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I finally got these two in, they've been sitting waiting in a big Pile of Loot at HLJ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chronocidal 484 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 So.. "funny" discovery about the fit issues mentioned earlier. Managed to pop off the thruster cover flap on my Max.. surprise surprise, everything meshes much better in fighter mode without that flap there. I checked with one leg dropped on a CF, and yep, that flap is what's pushing the arms down, screwing up the alignment across the board. It's still not perfect though, I think the tabs on the legs are just slightly too high, and they're mashing the arms upwards against the backpack. Bandai either made that flap too thick, or they forgot to account for where it would fit in fighter mode, because the whole thing just works much better without it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickyg 129 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 How'd you get the cover off? I've got flash here and there between the cover and body of the backpack and would love to take care of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundam@EFSF 98 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 ...and now you know why we designed the VF-1 to transform into Battroid mode....to fight these giant aliens.....but mostly because it looks badass....seriously....look at me! Why all Japanese toy producers tend not to pay for Harmony Gold for the US market? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenius 1,217 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Why all Japanese toy producers tend not to pay for Harmony Gold for the US market? There's a separate thread for the dispute but the short answer is that HG hasn't contributed in any meaningful ways to the creators of Macross, HG's legal claims are questionable, and the perception is that HG hasn't been honest or acted in good faith when dealing with the Japanese companies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chronocidal 484 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) How'd you get the cover off? I've got flash here and there between the cover and body of the backpack and would love to take care of it. I actually just kind of tugged on it, the pegs aren't that long, and it just popped off after pulling a bit at an angle. Be careful with it though, I know I've heard of some people having that piece missing, and I don't recall whether it just popped loose in the box, or if the loops that hold it in may have broken. Edited November 29, 2016 by Chronocidal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nexxstrait 24 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) There's a separate thread for the dispute but the short answer is that HG hasn't contributed in any meaningful ways to the creators of Macross, HG's legal claims are questionable, and the perception is that HG hasn't been honest or acted in good faith when dealing with the Japanese companies. The (former?) head of HG (Agrama) was Berlusconi's occult partner in USA, so it is not unlikely that the behaviour of HG is a bit shady. Edited November 29, 2016 by nexxstrait Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EmilianoAlfaro 55 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Max in stock http://hlj.com/product/BANN07904 8170 Yens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sh9000 9,177 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Opened 1 yesterday and everything is fine. I'm going to see how it looks swapping the grey parts on the Fast Packs just out of curiosity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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edstuff 19 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Boy bandai sure knows what theyre doing with these hi metal releases. Im hoping the popularity of the valks will keep em coming. Maybe more frequently too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mog_kupo 26 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Max up again on HLJ http://hlj.com/product/BANN07904/Act Finally got mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chronocidal 484 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I'm really waiting for them to release pack sets so I can load up my CFs, but I might do the same mix and match on both M&Ms.. The new colors don't look bad, but the classic colors just look more fitting somehow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HardlyNever 161 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I've been impressed with the Glaug and the Hikaru VF-1J, so I decided to get max and the triple display stand. The quality on these is really high, I just wish they were a little bit bigger. Now if we could only get a Queadluun-Rau... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
connor99 22 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I've been impressed with the Glaug and the Hikaru VF-1J, so I decided to get max and the triple display stand. The quality on these is really high, I just wish they were a little bit .. Well in terms of the VF-1, that's what the 1/60 V2 are for! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HardlyNever 161 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Well in terms of the VF-1, that's what the 1/60 V2 are for! Yeah, I've got one of those, but they are quite a bit more expensive... Can't have it all, I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
no3Ljm 1,411 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Superb HMR figures guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mommar 492 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Interesting experiment. The second one looks more balanced color-wise to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Double Spy 4 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 YES GOT ONE! THX! Max up again on HLJ http://hlj.com/product/BANN07904/Act Finally got mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jvmacross 1,594 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Wonder if Winter will come to the Max HMR? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jones 7 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Recently decided to start buying HMRs. A VF2 snuck in as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Bomber 31 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Wonder if Winter will come to the Max HMR?I dont think so, its being a hot seller and just released. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mamblo 0 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I only whish that the balst shield, landing gears, gunpod handle are retractable.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jvmacross 1,594 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I may have missed the post...but did anyone end up receiving the KO explosion effect parts sold on eBay? If so, do you recommend the KO versions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sh9000 9,177 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) The explosion effects in my battle pics were all KO's from ebay and they're pretty good for their price. Edited November 30, 2016 by sh9000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
no3Ljm 1,411 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I only whish that the balst shield, landing gears, gunpod handle are retractable.... Knowing that the HM-R price tags now are already in the $80-90's +/-, adding those would make the price go up more. And if that happens, it's better to get a 1/60 VF-1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZorClone 42 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I may have missed the post...but did anyone end up receiving the KO explosion effect parts sold on eBay? If so, do you recommend the KO versions? the one I got was just like the real deal, can't tell a difference Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vlenhoff 361 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Sorry to ask but how much were these ko explosions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sh9000 9,177 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 $16 shipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fenrir72 2 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 My only exposure to Toynami was the horrid VF1S Masterpiece. I got rid of it almost immediately. Anyway, without killing a dea horse, how's the quality of their 1/100 Valks? Aside from the VF1S limited HMR, I have all the latest HMR releases (Regault, Glaug, VF1J armored,VF1J,VF1J Max, VF1S Hikaru) is it even fair to compare them to that of Toynami's 1/100? I'm asking is because I've seen the Armored ones at BBTS being offered for like US$ 150 ish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenius 1,217 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Toynami is not in the same league. If you have an HMR you will be unhappy with the 1/100s. The standalone toys are cheap and disposable so that is cool for some uses. The GBP release was pretty pricey for a Toynami in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amptor 237 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) Toynami had a chance to step up their game to Bandai but for some reason that fell out. They were planning on releasing some 1/55, including the first ever VF-1D 1/55 Bandai. It's too bad it never materialized. It's good to get info from these threads before buying. I still kinda prefer the 1/60 Yamato over these but not at the prices they command now. Luckily I got some good deals. One time I paid $25 shipped for a VF-1A 1/60. I felt that was a pretty good price. I collect V1's because that is what I started out with. Still, here's to hoping Bandai continues this series. Edited December 1, 2016 by amptor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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